Housing: Why Are Older Women Facing Homelessness After a Lifetime of Work?

In this episode of Feminist Money, we unpack the pressing issue of homelessness among older women, with Yumi Lee, the CEO of the Older Women's Network of New South Wales: The systemic roots of financial and housing insecurity The lifelong impact of gendered expectations, particularly caregiving roles, on women’s financial security in later life.The connection between limited financial resources, inadequate housing affordability and the growing risk of homelessness among older women. The hidden nature and social stigma of older women’s homelessness The increasing prevalence of homelessness among women aged 55 and over...